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What You’ll Learn

  • Setting up subscription expiration notifications
  • Automating cost tracking during plugin/theme uploads
  • Configuring notification thresholds and recipients
Extension Add-on - This add-on extends the built-in Cost Tracker feature in MainWP Dashboard. No third-party plugins required.
This extension works alongside the built-in Cost Tracker feature in MainWP Dashboard.
Cost Tracker Assistant adds convenience features to the core Cost Tracker feature: automated notifications for expiring subscriptions and streamlined cost entry when uploading plugins or themes.

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Notifications

The notification system alerts you before subscriptions expire, giving you time to renew or find alternatives.

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Setting Up Notifications

  1. Navigate to Cost Tracker > Settings
  2. Enable Subscription Expiration Alerts
  3. Set the notification threshold (e.g., 30 days before expiration)
  4. Configure email recipients if different from default
Cost Tracker settings

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What Gets Tracked

Notifications trigger for any cost entry with:
  • A defined renewal or expiration date
  • The subscription type selected
  • The notification threshold reached
You’ll receive alerts via email and Dashboard notifications.

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Automation

When installing plugins or themes via ZIP upload, Cost Tracker Assistant streamlines the process of recording the purchase.

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How It Works

  1. Upload a plugin or theme ZIP file through MainWP > Plugins > Install or MainWP > Themes > Install
  2. Complete the installation
  3. On the final step, you’ll see a Track Cost option
  4. Enter the purchase details:
    • Purchase price
    • Renewal date (if subscription)
    • Vendor name
    • License key (optional)
  5. Click Save to add the entry to Cost Tracker
Cost Tracker automation This eliminates the need to navigate to Cost Tracker separately after each purchase.

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Requirements

  • MainWP Dashboard with the Cost Tracker feature enabled
  • Cost Tracker Assistant extension activated